"He was just a straight-ahead growth-mindset guy who lived by this rule: “**You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better**.” He didn’t ask for mistake-free games. He didn’t demand that his players never lose. **He asked for full preparation and full effort from them**. “Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. **The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?”** If so, he says, “You may be outscored but you will never lose.”" ([Location 3556](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01M036N60&location=3556)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[growth-mindset]], [[coaching]], [[consistency]], [[effort-justification]], [[parenting]], [[progressing-slowly]], [[adversity]] **Source** -- [[20250429082504 - B - Mindset]]